Documentation Design Engineer

GPD Optoelectronics Corp.; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GPD Optoelectronics Corp. in Salem, NH seeks a Design/Documentation Engineer to develop photonic device technology and support existing products. You will manage from inception through design, documentation, and validation, collaborating with multiple departments and suppliers.

The role reports to the COO and is office-based in Salem. The ideal candidate has a strong CAD background, manufacturing experience, and is able to participate in ECN processes, with travel up to 10% and lifting up to 25

Qualifications

• BSME preferred, or Associate’s with extensive drawing/design experience.
• SolidWorks 2020 or newer, minimum 2 years experience.
• Experience with PDM is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• GD&T experience and manufacturing environment exposure.
• DFM experience and ISO exposure are preferred.
• Experience in an ISO/quality-controlled environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support ECN process with review and CAD updates.
• Develop new products in CAD with documentation from concept to release.
• Contribute to ongoing product design improvements and standardization.
• Prepare reports, publications, and documentation for design models.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Design review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Associate’s degree with 8 years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

GD&T

Job description

The Design/Documentation Engineer will be responsible for developing new photonic device technology and supporting existing products. Managing and contributing to the development process from new product request or inception through design, documentation, and validation, working cross‑functionally with other departments and external suppliers. The candidate will support existing products by participating in continuous improvement and the ECN process, including failure analysis, design and change reviews, and implementation of changes.

This is a full‑time, exempt, office‑based role located in Salem, NH, reporting to the COO. Preference will be given to candidates currently located within commutable distance to Salem, NH.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process with review, CAD updates, and approval of designs, models, and drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, sales, and manufacturing to develop new products in CAD with associated documentation from concept and configuration to release.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements to product design, documents, and standardization.
• Contribute to reports, publications, and documentation associated with design and models.

Qualifications

• BSME preferred, minimum 5 years of professional drawing/design experience, or Associate’s with 8 years of experience.
• SolidWorks 2020 or newer, minimum 2 years of experience.
• PDM experience preferred.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GD&T experience.
• Industry/product or similar experience.
• Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in a quality‑controlled environment and/or ISO exposure.

Additional Requirements

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.